How far is Sandy, UT from Wellsville, UT?

The driving distance from Sandy, UT to Wellsville, UT is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.81 mi
01h 36m
Flight
72.38 mi
116.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.81 mi
Kilometers
138.09 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM MDT
Return by in Sandy
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-18T23:20
Arrive Wellsville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sunset
UT

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

From Sandy
42.9 mi
00h 48m
To Wellsville
42.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Wellsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Wellsville.

  1. 1

    Start on 8800 South

    1885 ft · 1 min · 8800 South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street

    1311 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 9000 South

    2037 ft · 45 sec · 9000 South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake

    1435 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15: Salt Lake City

    148 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    27.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91

    899 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 1100 South

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1100 South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    45 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Wellsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
65.8 mi · 77%
1100 South
16.6 mi · 19%
Center Street
1.58 mi · 2%
US 91
0.45 mi · 1%
9000 South
0.39 mi
8800 South
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset
00h 48m from Sandy
Leave By
3:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Sandy and Sunny near Wellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Wellsville?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Sandy and 42.9 miles from Wellsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Sandy and Sunny near Wellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunset, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.

BUS

Ogden, Utah

10 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

43 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

43 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

106 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Wellsville. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population94,871
Coordinates40.5916100, -111.8841000
Altitude1361
CountryUnited States
Wellsville

#2 Wellsville

City in Cache County, Utah

Population4,069
Coordinates41.6385400, -111.9338300
Altitude1386
CountryUnited States
Start: Sandy (-111.8841, 40.59161)
End: Wellsville (-111.93383, 41.63854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.59
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.80 $23.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.82 $25.64
Premium $4.55 $13.78 $27.57
Diesel $5.41 $16.40 $32.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Wellsville. The current time is 23:20:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.